Carly swung her backpack over her shoulder and headed out of the house. Mr. McDonell and Eric had already left for the office. They had offered her a ride at first, but she refused saying that she would rather take the bus. They didn't persist any further and left. It was good on her part. She had something to do and them being in the way would hinder her plan.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr1xsznjRdd
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She walked up to the main gate and left the McDonell premises. She walked a few blocks away from the house when she saw the black car waiting beside the corner, parked near the curb of the road. She went to the car and got in through the passenger seat.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7nVswwiNns
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"Morning," she said after settling down. She turned to look at the person in the driver's seat.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsTGi13amGG
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Alex stared back at her. "Morning," he said. He started the car engine and drove off.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE2EsWema8V
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"I guess you're here to tell me about the plan?" Carly asked as they were leaving the neighbourhood.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcb7YtHntj
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"I'm just here to inform you that everything's taking place tonight," Alex told her.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbOVnAOUcpS
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Carly turned in her seat to look at him. "You're kidding, right? Tonight? Why didn't you guys tell me yesterday?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡna2g4rDwsj
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"I thought Red Lion was going to tell you. Guess he didn't." Alex shrugged.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDsfNNXAlP2
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"You know, when I agreed to help with the cartel, I didn't expect you guys to keep all the details from me until the last minute."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5cyrsD076h
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"I wish I could apologise, but I'm just a helper like you."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhDoXiKjlYm
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Carly scoffed as she folded her arms. "Don't use that word on me. Helping these guys out is a terrible idea."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnzOrHNxObp
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"Then you should've refused."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2BICwuBiQV
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"You know what they have on me, Alex." Carly turned to look at him. "You're Alex, right?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOROjix9gp
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Alex nodded. They soon reached the intersection, and as soon as the road cleared, the car went to the road down the left.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5w4mDmO56m
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Carly folded her arms and groaned in frustration. Alex wondered whether to ask what's wrong when it's pretty clear what it is.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCdXISnko45
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"I wish I never agreed to all this," Carly spoke.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PgPJFrBVA
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"That's what I would've done," said Alex.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ37xYjllo4c
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Carly looked at him with an eyebrow raised. "Oh really?" Carly asked. "You would agree even if they were to go through with their threat?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSWJJ5gXf3y
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Alex shrugged his shoulders. "A lot of people in your shoes would comply, but I would let them go through with their threat."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6rjdH4zfyS
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Carly sucked her teeth as she looked out the window. "You make it sound so easy, when you know it isn't. You're not the one in my shoes."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiuEce04rA6
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Alex didn't say anything as he focused on the road. He gave Carly a glance and saw her reflection through the window. She looked to be troubled and lost in her own world at the same time. He wondered what she could be thinking about. Alex shook his head. You can never know with women.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyUlrOUDe3c
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"What time do your classes end?" Alex asked, breaking the silence between them.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL459xXW9UG
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"Why are you asking?" Carly asked without looking at him.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoLlhLeJD3s
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"Because Red Lion wants to meet you afterwards."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FUHFOa2Tw
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Carly slowly turned to look at him. "What?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGHKh2VDLuH
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"He needs to go through the plan with you."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOQgT3mt0J8
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"What's so complicated about meeting people? Do I've to practice being courteous or what?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAyCj2HYMla
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"It's his orders, not mine."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4yjAa6qEMo
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"I can't wait for this to be over."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡesrQfjriXc
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"So what time do your classes end?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOeZJtcPq4E
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Carly rolled her eyes. "At 3 PM. You can come pick me up then."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyXeiBoMhPE
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Alex didn't say anything because within a few seconds, he found himself parked in front of the gate of the main college building. Many students were entering the premises, especially those coming from the hostels across the street.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tV6fUn6pd
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"I'll see you at three," said Alex.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHxcF3mBII
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Carly nodded her head, got hold of the straps of her backpack on her laps, and opened the door. She stepped out, swung the bag round her shoulder and closed the door behind her. She didn't turn to watch the car drive away as she soon made her way towards the gates.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLVTM0xIbuN
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As she walked, she wondered what to do since she wasn't going to be home early again today. Angel will be on her for sure. She has to come up with a convincing lie to put Angel and everyone else's minds at ease.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡteTUG82ut7
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"Oh, my gosh, Angel, it's you!" shrieked the receptionist, a Mexican brunnette who sat behind her desk, immediately Angel stepped out of the elevator.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx8M95DPrzD
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Angel smiled as she approached the brown mahogany desk with the name of the company and its logo shining on the wall. "Nice to see you again, Lisa," she said.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ9a70QjlHC
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Lisa the receptionist, excitedly stood up from her desk, went round it and over to Angel to give her a hug.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ97YbT2iOq
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"How have you been?" Lisa asked as she stood at arms length, her arms still wrapped around Angel.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCajviSUkfz
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"I'm okay," Angel replied. "Recovering has been a pain, but I'm fine as you can see."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeD56Jtx4OF
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"You're not only looking fine, you look stunning." Lisa stood a few feet away from Angel to take a good look at her. "What are they feeding you at that house? Or is it the clothes?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡriMnSpIAW4
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Angel laughed. "Stop it, Lisa. You know this grey dress better than anyone. And I can assure you that my diet hasn't changed a bit."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqwCSo70IwH
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"Says the person living in a mansion." Lisa rolled her eyes and the two laughed.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzjWr8Pz7is
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"Let's get down to business," said Angel. "You don't want Mark to find you goofing around."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaSZtcc3jt4
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Lisa went back to her desk. "I wouldn't mind him, dear. He's been waiting for you in his office."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtJjashMzns
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"Ah, I see he didn't forget our appointment."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5VVqQ8eUZP
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"Why would he? You're his favourite."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt9Tv2lfz9l
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Angel shook her head and at the same time, wagged her index finger at Lisa. "That's not the case. He's got many lovers and you know it."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVY5rEn2YPa
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"But you're his one and true love." Lisa sat down on her chair. "He missed you like crazy when you weren't around. Now it's about to get a whole lot worse."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmWatMI9whu
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Lisa sounded a little sad and Angel couldn't help but look sympathetic. Lisa already knew that she was leaving, and so did many of her workmates.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrJjX5YL4eQ
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"I can only imagine," said Angel.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvnHy2ceT7t
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"Do you know what," Lisa looked rejuvenated with her eyes almost popping out of their sockets, "we should try and meet up this week. I'll tell you about his little tantrums when you weren't around."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLTuJaEsoZ
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"He had tantrums?" Angel couldn't believe it.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfs5k7L0NT
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Lisa nodded her head and she had a funny smile on her face. One reason Angel really liked Lisa for is that she's fun to be around with.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTXLVV9VihH
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"We should discuss our meeting date later," said Angel, "because I've to go in now."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIGOei2zbdr
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"Sure. And make sure to say hi to Tiffany. The poor girl missed you like crazy too."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuukshhdVcI
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Angel smiled at Lisa, assuring her that she would. She passed the desk and went down the passage to her left. She soon found herself in one big room full of work cubicles and most of them were occupied. The sound of whispers, typing on the keyboards and the sound of the printing machine at the corner of the room, made Angel's mouth raise to a smile. She realised how much she had missed the place, and now she's leaving it, this time for good. The thought almost made her heart break. But before she could linger in her thoughts a little while longer, a shriek reached her ears that made her jump.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuMEm4Zp69k
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"Angel!" came a young, plump lady in a sky blue blouse and black skirt running towards Angel with her arms outstretched, ready to hug her.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTs4ikoyYi
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"Tiff-?" Angel didn't get to finish her name as Tiffany already had her arms around Angel's waist. With all her energy, she lifted Angel off the floor. Angel couldn't help but scream and laugh in delight at the same time.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡroXVGXMWwe
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"Put me down, Tiff," Angel said as she couldn't help but appreciate Tiffany's greeting. "Everyone's looking at us."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLx1cwl7C6
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"Well, this morning couldn't get any better than this," came a voice from one of the cubicles.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFKQi0Tm6lt
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Angel turned her head immediately Tiffany put her down. Walking down the aisle is her long time colleague, Ben. They actually attended the same university and apparently found themselves working for the same editing company. A smile appeared across his long face as he approached Angel and Tiffany.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF9RaY6TeOi
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"Ben, how are you?" Angel greeted him. She felt happy to see him. "I see you still love wearing your tweed jackets."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6vTXk7HYyr
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Ben stopped in his tracks as he looked at his brown, tweed suit and frowned at Angel. She always made fun of his suits hence giving him the name: Mr. Bean's tall twin brother. His shiny brown hair was also smartly combed, so it was difficult not to call him so.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpX0cdoZ5Gx
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"I see you haven't changed." Ben smiled and hugged her. "It's good to see you again, Angel."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXIqRq6zjU
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"Me too, Ben," Angel looked at him with a smile after they hugged. "You're as tall as ever."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeG7shGtzzb
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"He's like a growing plant, trust me," said Tiffany as she giggled. "I wonder what Annie is feeding him back home."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCHkgTrfqnL
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Ben rolled his eyes. "You two are always making fun of me. Will you ever stop doing that?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY3xS9WtRG4
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"No," Angel shook her head. "It's really good to see you, guys, really."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFemJ0TvENH
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"It's good to see you too, Angel," said Tiffany as she held Angel's hand. Then she had a sad expression on her face. "Mr. Dean told us you will be leaving."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPdR6sPPZjJ
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Angel put up a sad smile. "Sadly, I am. I came to hand in my resignation letter."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAfnOXl9WEF
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Ben smacked his lips. "Why do you have to leave, huh? First the accident and your mother's funeral..., now this."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTTyYEqLDgs
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"I wish I could tell you what's really going on in my life right now, but later. Lisa wants to make plans where we could all sit down and talk."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJkQy49pUdu
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"That's a good idea," Tiffany nodded and gave Angel a bright smile.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRZCm3QY3DX
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"I hope she doesn't take us to a place where she'll attract nothing but trouble," said Ben. "Remember that pub we went to on Tiffany's birthday? We would've been beaten if we hadn't left."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUlanyMAWi1
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Angel chuckled. "I really want to reminisce over that, but I've to head for the office. I'll see you before I leave."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWCfDJafP5x
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"Okay," Tiffany and Ben agreed. Angel gave them them a smile as she walked right through the aisle in the middle of the room that demarcated the cubicles.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQc9j7SvM4q
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Along the way, she was greeted by her other colleagues who were just as happy to see her. With every step she took approaching the room to Mark's office, she realised that if she had any other option, she would've stayed. This place felt almost like her second home. Everyone here felt like family. It took a while when she first got here to create bonds, but now she was going to a whole new place. Who knows what challenges she would face. But one thing she's sure of, is that this place and the people here will forever be like family.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ6NlHFsU3n
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She left the work area and went down a short passageway where she came across the secretary's desk. At the end of the hall stood the door to Mark's office. The secretary's desk is empty. Angel figured that she must be inside the office.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpo8FtOOWun
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She approached the door and knocked. She heard Mark's voice in the room, telling her to come in. She held the knob and pushed the door open.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFRhsXsWmz
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A cool morning breeze hit Angel square in the face the moment she stepped into the office. She found him at his desk with his back facing the huge windows. Seating on one of the chairs in front of his desk was his secretary, Valerie. She's a brunette just like Lisa and you could tell why Mark picked her for a secretary. She is tall and had a heart shaped face with lovely, plump lips. Not forgetting that she has a really curvy body. She should've been a model. Even when Lisa insists that Mark likes Angel, Angel always felt Mark liked Valerie or anyone else prettier than her.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dEusTYNdI
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"Ah, Angel," Mark quickly stood up from his seat. Valerie turned to look at Angel, surprised. "You're finally here."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡm44XIRzPTI
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Angel tried to put up a smile. She expected to see Mark sitting close to Valerie and maybe even flirting with her, but it isn't the case this time around. They seemed to be discussing something serious. To Angel, it felt so unlike him.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb1p5oaRAOS
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"Yes, I'm here. How are you doing, Valerie?" Angel gave her a bright smile.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AEjWjWnfD
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"I'm good, thanks," said Valerie. "It's good to see you again."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd3mO1lu7TU
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"You too."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuLHZAuFCZs
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"Umm..., Valerie, can you wait back at your desk?" Mark suggested. "I would like to talk to Angel in private."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4m1sB8pHUF
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"Of course, Mr. Dean," Valerie stood up from her seat and made her way towards the door, passing Angel. Angel thought she had seen Valerie smile. She wondered what that's about.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXIWTElOUjX
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"Please, sit," said Mark, gesturing towards one of the seats in front of his desk. Angel took a seat, making sure not to take the one Valerie sat on.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVJ9CykEob
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"How are you doing?" Angel asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLl1mfjx0s
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"I'm okay as you can see," Mark sat back down in his seat. "It's nice to see you here early in the morning."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡryQYWsdYaF
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Angel chuckled. "Let's just get down to business before we forget."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡALb6ZEPXIZ
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Mark smiled. "Are you sure about this, Angel?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQvMncZiCNU
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"About leaving? Let's not go down that road again. We already did so at the restaurant, remember?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQxliPHPiJv
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He sighed. "As though you not being here wasn't bad enough. You were really missed, you know?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvbFeq2X1dy
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"I figured." Angel gave him a smirk.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6MS4hamo8
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"Well, there's a good side to all this." Mark folded his arms as he leaned in closer on his desk.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGTeCQnDqTC
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"And what is that?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2qk68d7QQ
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Mark raised his eyebrow and Angel knew that look. Something ridiculous was about to come out of that mouth of his.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgo2SYB9baL
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He paused for a bit as he continued to look at her. "I won't have to worry about dating you now."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3lqij1myeE
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"Huh?" Angel didn't know whether to laugh or stay surprised. "Don't joke with me, Mark."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgK9PVHgUR
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Mark chuckled. "You'll see. Let's not indulge in that right now. Let's get back to business." He gave her a crooked smile.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsCWNeCWTv9
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Angel shook her head at him. If leaving the editing company is that risky, then she better think twice.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9crr9IbCt
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Leo took a sip of his latte as he slowly took the corner down the street to where the car was packed. From afar, he could tell through the car's windows that Bill is the only person inside. He sighed as he took a look at his watch. Angel seemed to be taking her time, and Leo didn't like it.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa2wnek7XlR
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He approached the car and went over to the driver's side where he knocked on the window to grab Bill's attention.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyf422gYyqJ
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"Is anything the problem, sir?" Bill asked after lowering the window to address Leo.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIbzUxkMX6j
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"Angel seems to be taking her time up there," said Leo as he gestured with his head at the building complex in front of him.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJueHsUNxI4
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"Is that a problem?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZVCyoOHRNY
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"It is. We're already late for work."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVClzYDV24L
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"I don't think you've to worry about that."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr6dElBW8kK
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Leo noisily drank his latte while looking at Bill. Bill wished he hadn't said that as he gave Leo a look.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn8itCnLO8Q
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"She'll be here soon," Bill said. "I bet she's just saying goodbye to her colleagues. She won't be seeing some of them ever again."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1kRuODEUQP
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"I couldn't care less about that," said Leo as he leaned his back onto the car, sipping on his latte.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡymg8yNCdgP
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"Don't say that, sir. Saying goodbye isn't as simple as you think."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUfskC8ebF
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"Ya? What do I know?" Leo asked as he rolled his eyes.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAmEq6TCURU
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Bill gave up as he sighed. Just as he was about to move in his seat, he saw Angel walking out through the main door of the complex. Leo saw her too, and she wasn't alone. She had three people around her, talking to her as they came towards the car. A tall man in a tweed jacket, a blonde haired, plump woman and a brunette. Angel carried along with her a box, which obviously contained her personal belongings. Leo scoffed realising that they were Angel's closet friends. He wished he didn't have to meet them in such circumstances.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVrM2uSGzYL
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When Angel was just a few feet away from the car, Bill quickly opened the door to let himself out. He did it so suddenly that Leo almost jumped in fright since he stood so close to the door. He almost shouted at Bill to be more careful, but he didn't want to look rude in front of everyone walking down the street. He had to give Bill a piece of his mind later.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh9maX8CyIq
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"Let me carry that for you, Miss," Bill kindly offered as he took the box off Angel's hands and went back to the car to put it inside.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWHfuVgRMI9
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"Wow, you even have your own chauffeur," said Lisa, looking impressed. "You really are fortunate, aren't you?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn1NnkLMixy
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"Stop it, Lisa," Angel muttered to her as they got close.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuT7AQUjLIY
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"Are you ready to leave, Angel?" Leo asked, completely ignoring her friends.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7f2iG9qGCV
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Angel gave Leo a look. "Leo, Bill," she went on to say, "these are my friends, Tiffany, Ben and Lisa. Guys, these are Bill and Leo."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb9pY8RUb1q
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"Nice to meet you," said Bill.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9c1GWsIWx7
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Angel's friends responded back. Leo nodded his head in acknowledgement.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡikMA6Zi2ao
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"You're Leo McDonell, right?" Tiffany asked, looking at Leo with eyes full of glee.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDr6PKyflyL
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"Yes, I am," said Leo, giving Tiffany a smile.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFlvsSbGKBU
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"Wow, you're much more handsome in person."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4MH4b3nzew
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Angel felt Lisa poke her in the ribs. Angel quietly told her to stop what she's doing.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡY9wiBWtLT8
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"Thank you, Tiffany," said Leo as he stood a little straighter. "If you don't mind, we better be leaving."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKxwW2yaFo9
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"Yes, we really have to go," said Angel as she addressed her friends. "Let's make plans to meet this week, alright?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbUcxn6f71G
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"We should," said Ben. "We're going to miss you, Angel."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSddUM9lt80
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"I'll miss you guys too."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfAFWTqHVuY
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"We really have a lot to talk about," said Lisa as she took a brief glance at Leo. Angel raised an eyebrow at her. "And I mean 'a lot.'"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0UudXNMYv
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Tiffany and Angel hugged. "I'm really going to miss you the most," said Tiffany. "If you need me, I'm only one call away."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVf457LDyGW
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"Thanks, Tiff. I'm also here when you need me."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjy00T0uiOU
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"Make sure you behave at your new work place, okay?" Ben told her.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlJZ0TpyqWM
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"Come here, Mr. Bean," said Angel as she had her arms stretched out to give Ben a hug.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6O4OjPXOQ
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"Take care, sweetie," said Lisa after Angel gave Ben a hug. Lisa quickly wrapped her arms around her.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmeXDq3Y85J
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"You too, Lisa." Angel broke away from her. "We'll see each other soon."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡygZbZOIUqj
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"We will," said Ben. Lisa continued to smile at her while Tiffany looked like she was on the verge of crying.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIRCsunJugj
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Angel turned towards the car and found herself almost bumping into Leo, who got startled that he felt his heart beat a little faster. They were so close that Angel had to take a step back.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfMpQPU7xCP
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Leo cleared his throat as he stood aside to open the passenger side door with his free hand. He motioned with his other hand holding his latte for Angel to get in. Angel paused, surprised that Leo is acting courteous again. She went inside the car and Leo closed the door.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡns4SSDeJ2F
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Bill got in the driver's seat while Leo went round the car to get in from the other side. When Bill started the car's engine, Angel lowered the window on her side and waved at her friends who waved back. The car soon took down the road and Angel couldn't help but stick her head out the window to see the distance between her friends and the car widen.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdpWdfTPZmh
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"You'll lose your head if you stick it out there for too long," Leo said to her. He sipped on his latte.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnLOI2UH4Nq
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Angel brought her head back in. "You know I didn't stick my entire head out, right?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq84NK1SCKq
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Leo shrugged his shoulders without even looking at her. "I'm just saying."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpTWS13pYWz
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Angel didn't say anything as she went on to look ahead.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7MwHqaXuTz
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"Don't mind him, Miss Barclay," said Bill as he stared at her through the rear view mirror.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCIf5U2vUWL
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"I'm not going to," said Angel.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRfCntnvgdg
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Leo sipped on his latte, this time noisily. Angel stared at him, irritated. Bill shook his head with a disapproved look on his face.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBS3iDi6qMS
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Angel went on to stare out the window, looking at the buildings along the road. She was deep in thought, thinking of her friends and the editing firm. She wondered what awaited her at the McDonell company. When Leo continue to sip noisily, she wondered how she would ever handle him.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdx7PkeRuJW
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"Can you stop doing that?" Angel snapped at him.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwbZku08rGi
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Leo looked at her. He moved the latte away from his lips and fully turned to look at Angel properly.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZlfY46TPcg
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"Do you've a problem with me?" Leo asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡctIKwNnGBN
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"I've a problem with the way you're sipping on that latte," Angel answered.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡANXuBCLvTd
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"Really? I didn't know sipping on something annoyed you."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfBeMqStaZV
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"But with the way you're doing it, yes, I've a problem."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfT9Lg0F4If
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"So do I," Bill stepped in.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5Ne88HTXib
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Leo rolled his eyes at Bill. Clearly, he didn't want the chauffeur entering their conversation.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsHbYY0uDIM
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"I'm almost done with my latte."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJPGfSySgR
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"There's a difference with the noise you make when you're finishing it and when you're drinking just to annoy people."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwrYhnt23D8
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"She's right," Bill said.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvtxJYZRIyM
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Leo rolled his eyes at them both. "I didn't know I was annoying you."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6eQcRSMcOJ
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"Well, you are," said Angel. A long pause passed before she asked, "aren't you supposed to say something?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡorQb5S6TWc
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"And what is that?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ3nnV3iwsU
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Angel shook her head as she turned to face the window on her side. "You're unbelievable."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BxqVUKZrr
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"No, seriously, I don't understand what you want me to say." Leo shrugged his shoulders.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzIp4leJ5UO
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"She meant for you to say sorry, sir," said Bill.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeF0r2osMl5
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"I didn't ask for your help, Bill," Leo sounded like he would snap any minute.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyM5KfQzasn
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"Just giving you a hint."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡD2cS9LIoXI
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"Don't bother helping him out," said Angel, still looking out of the window. "It's clear that he can't think for himself."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkUjcMASI5l
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"Are you calling me dumb?" Leo couldn't believe what Angel was saying.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPcx93YHp8J
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"Maybe."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡngdW6PxcTU
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Before Leo could say something back, his phone in the pocket of his trousers started to ring. He wondered who could be calling him as he retrieved his phone. He looked at the screen. It's Eric. He rolled his eyes before picking the call and putting the phone to his ear.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqd7KOGreQ6
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"What?" Leo snapped.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEN7ATVpxN
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"Look who has the attitude this time around," said Eric.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RaxqDuZmL
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Leo angrily sighed. "I know you aren't calling to check up on me. Just get to the point."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCznOtNcDq2
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"Angel has upset you, hasn't she?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEBe4BkcyOv
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Leo turned to look at Angel who still faced the window. "That's none of your concern."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhYnvVJ0CpI
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"If you're upset, than she is too. I hope you haven't hurt her or anything."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡofKcC7Dp3b
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"Why would I even want to?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7PiqoHW2Lj
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"It's good Bill is there. I'm the one who suggested to uncle that he should take you two because I know you're like a cat and dog whenever you're together."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUdyilMVDg
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Leo squinted his eyes with his thumb and index finger, praying for Eric to stop talking. As a matter of fact, he just wanted to get out of the car and walk to God knows where. Today is clearly not going well for him and he just wanted to do something different for a change.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjF7R5ftQbK
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"Whatever, Eric. Why are you calling?" Leo noticed Angel turn to look at him after mentioning Eric's name.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwBbbKVOLbk
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"You seem to know me very well, Leo. You're right, there's something uncle wants you to do before you reach the office."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz2PNMacsYC
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"And what could that be?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEErTukn8z
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"We just received word that a good old friend of his will be coming to visit this morning and he wants the best croissants in town."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJCPB96vznG
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"Croissants? That's weird. Why can't he just order them to the office? And why do I've to be the one getting them?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaj2yyzcsX9
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"Hey, if you don't want to, I can tell him that you've refused."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwiXzdjqbLs
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"No, no, it's fine, I'll do it. But where do they sell the best croissants?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡouY8l2r5Sp
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"That, my friend, you'll have to figure it out on your own. Happy croissant hunting," Eric chuckled before cutting the call.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡetHHsENToZ
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Leo looked at his phone and felt like throwing it out the window. He always hated it when Eric got the chance to mock him because he couldn't go against his father's wishes. It's one thing that Leo tried not to do so often. He found it much easier to go against his mother than his father. Now, his father had sent him out to buy croissants and he couldn't refuse.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbHWfSncTkm
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"There has been a change of plans, Bill," Leo said to the driver.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡApP5Swejac
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"What is it, sir?" Bill asked looking at Leo through the rear view mirror.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxaqkcW75be
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"If you know one of the best cafés in town that sell the best croissants, you can take us there."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSgdCk2HOse
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Angel turned to look at Leo. "What does Eric need croissants for when he already ate breakfast?" she asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNNfGRWxQIr
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"It's not him. My dad is expecting an old friend and requested for them."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhCbMWxwwJB
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"Do you've any idea of a good café or bakery, Miss Barclay?" Bill asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ2qNbFpz2X
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Angel paused for a second as she thought. Then a smile appeared across her face as she stared back at Bill through the rear view. "I know just the place." Angel told him which road to head to.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWVlDTRboT7
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Leo looked at Angel and he couldn't help but ask, "are you sure this place is genuine?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTa4vYrlq7u
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"Trust me, it is," Angel replied turning to Leo with a smile on her face.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcMxvoFT5iZ
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Leo couldn't help but notice Angel's eyes light up with a smile. He concluded that the place must really mean something for her to brighten up like she did. He wondered what it could be.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiPClTtckW
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The car stopped at a junction and as soon as the traffic lights turned green, Bill took a left turn entering the road Angel mentioned he should take. Within a few minutes of driving, Angel sat at the edge of her seat and tapped Bill on the shoulder.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFvAIaYGUkX
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"We're almost there," she told him. She pointed at a café just up ahead. "See that orange shop? That's the one."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYuvpxlAXZM
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"They better make the best croissants," said Leo.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJgcHqL4lEg
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"It's the best café I know around here," Angel said to him. "If you happen to know any shop, we're open to your opinion. But if I remember correctly, you're the one who actually asked for help."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXmubxmBAK
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Leo hissed. "Whatever," he said. "Let's check this place out, then."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoo7I6pHlCz
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Angel shook her head as she turned to look forward. Bill slowly pulled the car over and packed right in front of the café.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQBZpa489uj
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"Here we are," Bill announced.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvvCH7wAB1E
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"Let's go, Leo," Angel told him as she quickly rushed out of the car.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPPysmWwoAA
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"What is she so excited about?" Leo muttered to himself. Bill heard him, but didn't answer as he watched Angel outside the car approach the café.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgFTlgtHoqW
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Leo got out and closed the door. He straightened his jacket as he came up the pavement to stand next to Angel. He turned to look at her, expecting her to be looking at the café. Instead, she was looking in the opposite direction.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEarMkurN0q
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"Angel," Leo called to her, bringing her back from her thoughts. She turned to look at him. "Shall we?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLMK6vW8RQI
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"Oh, yes," she said as she tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear. "Sorry about that."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvLN3W63RXk
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Angel made her way towards the café's entrance and Leo wanted to turn around to see what she had been looking at. But he realised that he didn't have the time. He followed Angel inside.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzaASmNa5j7
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The rich smell of strong brewed coffee and the lovely, sweet smell of freshly baked pastries, hit Leo's nose in an instant. The place also felt so warm and welcoming. When he looked around, he found the place almost packed with people seated around coffee brown tables, having a hot beverage. Some had a pastry to go with it. It's still the early hours of the morning, so many people were probably here to grab something to eat before they head to work.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGcJoFlOgN8
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He found Angel standing in line like the other customers, heading for the counter. Thank goodness it wasn't long. She was looking at the pastries in the glass display case. He came to join her and realised she had a smile again. He looked at the tiny, bright coloured cupcakes and wondered what it is about them that made her smile like that. He noticed the croissants, neatly arranged in a tray. They looked like they had just come straight out of the oven.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfVOVBiWFEv
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Leo turned to look at Angel who soon straightened up. The line had moved a little and the two had to move along with it.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9v3tRdxoxU
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"What was with that smile earlier?" Leo asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH658dWp2NO
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Angel's raised an eyebrow wanting to turn her head to look at him but she kept looking at the lovely pastries in the display case. "What do you mean?" she asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7SX55fWn2G
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He had his hands in the pockets and his eyes now looking around the café. He didn't like to repeat himself, ever. He silently sighed before he repeated the question. "What was with that smile earlier? You were smiling at those cupcakes."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHsqwzPX9Lu
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"Oh, that," the line moved again as another customer got their order and made their way out of the café. "It's nothing."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWuUodXr1kG
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Leo looked at the back of Angel's head and wondered if what she says is true. To him that smile meant a whole lot more than he made himself believe. He soon realised he didn't want to know the reason behind it.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuUgaMAJY9U
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The two were now getting closer to the counter and when they did, they found a young woman in a black shirt and trousers. She smiled at Angel.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwfwkFAykm8
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"Morning. What can I get you today?" the young cashier asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWDVukiHgl3
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"We'll have some croissants, please," Angel replied, "uh...." She turned her head to look at Leo. "How many should we get?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkxQ0Hkbt7I
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Leo shrugged his shoulders. "Why are you asking me? I don't know."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡysBrWisdpk
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Angel rolled her eyes, realising that asking him was a bad idea. She turned back to the cashier and told her that they would get four croissants.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYT8bTy48MG
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The cashier left her place to get the croissants inside the display case. While she packed the croissants in a brown paper bag, Leo stood beside Angel to give her a look.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9fdBpTW7FI
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"Why did you only order four?" he asked.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZWb8NRhaQd
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"Because I thought it appropriate," Angel replied without looking at him, her eyes were back on the display case. "There will only be two people so two croissants for each of them sounds fair."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0ZISEHK2xv
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Leo didn't say anything else as he folded his arms. He wished for the cashier to hurry with packing their order. He couldn't stand another minute with Angel by his side.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHyhD63ZLYW
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The cashier came back with the brown paper bag. She punched in the numbers on the cash register and told them the price. Leo quickly drew out his wallet and paid in cash. Angel thanked the cashier and took the bag. She and Leo turned around to head for the door.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7KVUJYyZqN
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"Well, that's over," said Leo.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaW2aHwMUyw
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"You sound like you've just gone through a torture session," Angel said.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2NPacKfvDx
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"I did." Leo thought about it for a second. "I'm still going through it sadly."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHGgiQO5xSo
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Angel knew what Leo meant. She bit her lower lip to keep her mouth shut to avoid saying anything stupid in public.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoWi8AmOtjh
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As soon as they approached the door of the café, Leo held the handle to open it and allow Angel out first. As soon as he did, Angel suddenly paused as there was someone right at the door, ready to get in.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPTL9v0AJ7f
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Leo noticed Angel's hesitation quickly and turned to see who was standing right outside the café. His heart skipped a beat and he felt like quickly closing the door and opening it again to see if all this was nothing but a dream. His morning couldn't get any worse than this.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq1SjKGwelx
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"Leo?" Kim looked just as shocked to see him. She turned to look at Angel beside him. "Angel?" She chuckled a little to hide her shock. "Hi. What are you two doing here?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGbpqgS4Ltk
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"We came to buy some croissants," Angel answered quickly, holding up the bag. "Mr. McDonell asked if we could get him some."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVdrHtZqMpS
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"Oh, I see," Kim nodded a bit. "I came here to get a bite to eat. Had to rush quickly to the office, so I didn't get to eat breakfast."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV6SBDP8fo8
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"You should definitely get something here," Angel advised as she stepped out of the café to stand alongside Kim. "They make yummy pastries and delicious coffee."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdLC58d76Cq
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"So I had been told. I wanted to try out this place because Trina heard from someone that this place is great."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJzixuteOE
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"They were not wrong there." Angel gave Kim a smile. She turned to look at Leo who still stood by the door. He slowly stepped out of the café and just by the look on his face, she could tell how uncomfortable he is with Kim around.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUqhh6FzozB
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"We better take these while they are still hot," Angel said, quickly turning to Kim. "He's expecting an old friend soon and these croissants have to be there before then."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDl4e26j0ZF
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"Oh, no problem," said Kim, flashing a bright smile. "We'll see each other soon."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfvQub2r2so
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"Yes, we will."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZaFz7hNQI0
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"I'll see you around, Leo," Kim said to him. Angel noticed Kim's cheeks redden.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMLjiLwhoP5
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"Uh..., ya, see you around, Kim," Leo managed to say.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtxa3OWSAjx
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Kim looked at the ground as she passed Leo, opening the door of the café and stepping in. Angel turned to look at Leo who still looked white-faced after seeing Kim.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8uh2pLZ9p
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"Well, that was something," she said as she turned around to make her way to the car.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa5kIbZ2Hna
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Leo's composure came back to him in an instant as he gave Angel a look. He knew she was definitely mocking him.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡB8x76fEgnm
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"What do you mean?" he asked as he followed her.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTIa0pwacFK
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Angel had reached the car and was just about to open the door to the passenger's side when she looked at Leo. "Kim is what I mean," she answered.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡciLWpgVN9L
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Leo rolled his eyes as he found himself on the opposite side of the car. "Very funny, Angel. Let's just get out of here. I want to go to the office and forget that all of this happened."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVRvO2W0qIg
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He saw Angel smirk before she turned her head to look across the street. There was a certain look on her face that Leo noticed. It was the same look she had when they got here. He turned to see what she could be looking at, but he heard the door at her side open and she quickly went in. He opened the door on his side, getting a glimpse of the stores across the street. He entered the car, thinking that she was probably looking at nothing.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfomWDO30c1
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"Let's get to the office quickly, Bill," Leo heard Angel say to Bill.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxMUaGGQ4fB
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"Of course, Miss," Bill answered, switching the car's engine on. "Wasn't that Kim I saw talking to you two?"378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZbFEbw6ERt
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"Bill, just drive," said Leo, folding his arms and hating Bill for bringing her up.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7XEcfiDIBN
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Angel laughed. "Let it go, Bill," she said. "You know better than to say such things."378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡICwzlGXKPq
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Bill chuckled as he put the car in reverse and Leo looked out of the window, hoping for the day to end soon. But he had a feeling that his day had only just begun.378Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQLO9VDONV
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